OK - didn't know where else to put this so I thought you lovelies might be able to help me. Either with the actual problem or where on EB to post this.

I have a good friend who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is a really strong person and is putting on a brave face but I can tell that it has really rattled her (as it would!). She had her first lot of Chemo last week and it has made her awfully sick. I want to make her a care package but I'm not sure what to put in it. I was thinking of the really helpful stuff so I am asking if anyone has been through this or knows of someone who has and what helped them. I was thinking things like lip balm, peppermint tea (for the nausea) and from here I'm just stumped. Please help me - I am feeling very useless ATM and I want to show I care without actually being in her face IYKWIM?

TIA,

Rach

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Don't know if she is eating properly, but maybe cook her a few meals?

Oh what a lovely idea

Um I am afraid that I can't be much help in the skin care field

If you wanted a cuddly little furry friend to pop in though I would recommend http://www.myteddy.com.au very cute, with a personal touch. My daughter got one for her first birthday and they really are just lovely!!

cheers
Alexandra

Thanks Everyone - I am shopping tomorrow so keep the ideas coming please and I'll check in before I go!

Rach

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This message was edited by ckrmum on Tuesday, 25 October 2005 @ 9:45 AM

How about some scented candles or a oil burner with oils used for nausea, calming and peace. Not sure what would be good, but a decent shop such as Inner Harmony should be able to help. Also a CD or home made complilation of calm soothing music.

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What about an eye pillow? the kind that are filled with wheat/lavender.? I love to use mine when I have headache or want some relaxing time plus it blocks out any light.
Perhaps a really nice journal for her to vent her thought?. What a lovely idea from you to show you care.

Thanks everyone! I have some fabulous ideas now. I just have to find everything......

I'll let you all know what I get and how she likes it....

Rach

Hi Everyone!

Thanks again for your ideas! I got:

Lip Balm
Peppermint Green Tea
Tea Cup
Lavendar Oil
Oil Burner & Candles
Baby Sorbolene
Lavendar Eye Pillow
Lavendar Gift Pack (from Crabtree & Evelyn - bath gel, hand lotion etc.)

So thanks all - I have yet to hear how she liked (another friend was delivering it) but I feel good that I could help even in a small way!

Rach

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